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Nell D. "Sissy" Downey

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Nell Downey Obituary

Nell D. "Sissy" Downey, 71, of West Point, Va., died Easter Sunday, March 27, 2005. She was a devoted member of Our Lady of The Blessed Sacrament Church. Nell had a special love for Colonial Williamsburg and a great interest in the Civil War. She was loved by many family members, friends and neighbors. Her mother, Catherine B. Davis and sister, Rosie Schools, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Charles Brownie Downey; father, Charles H. Davis of Kinsale; two sons and their wives, Michael and Donna Davis of Quinton and Mark and Debbie Davis of West Point; grandson, Travis Davis; three brothers and their wives, Charles "Bubby" and Jeannie Davis of Farmville, Russell and Joy Davis of Warsaw, Jimmy and Joyce Davis of Kinsale; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial in St. Theresa Cemetery. The family will receive friends today. 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Vincent Funeral Home, 417 11th Street, West Point, Va. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, c/o Minor Trevillian, 2668 Buena Vista Road, Shacklefords, Va. 23156, or West Point Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad, Inc., Box X, 23181.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Mar. 29, 2005.

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JESSIE Lou Jenkins

April 2, 2005

How sad I was to read of the passing of Nelly.I will always treasure the last meeting and conversation we had.My thoughts and Prayers for your family

Gloria Couch Daniel

March 30, 2005

I'm sorry to hear of Nellie's passing. I didn't know she was sick. She was a real good friend to Aunt Evelyn Paczkowski and myself! Now she and Evelyn can be friends together in heaven.

You're all in my prayers.

Gloria, Gene and families

Eva Feucht

March 30, 2005

Nell was such a special friend to our whole family - she felt like part of the family. Always asking me when I was getting married! Her advice to me recently was to marry him before he gets away! She was wonderful and we all loved her. Love to you Brownie.

connie epperson

March 30, 2005

Brownie I am so deeply sorry to hear of Nell's passing. She was realy one of the sweetest and dearest person ever worked with. I am so glad to have an opportunity to work with her and be friends with her. We had our good times together & that want ever be taken away from me. My prayers are with you and the family

Chris, Beth & Savannah Bristow

March 30, 2005

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Richard K. Parkes

March 29, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you especially in the loss of a sweet and dear person "Nell Downey". She was loved by many and was a friend to many. I am personally glad that our paths crossed in life. Sincerely -Richard

Anita Wilson

March 29, 2005

Brownie: I was so sorry to hear of Nellie's illness and passing. Please know that you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy. Anita

Herbie & Evelyn Chappell

March 29, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Davis and Downey families.

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